After Senior Night Gem, Pitching And Power Kick In For Regional Wins Over Madill, Kingfisher
The Sulphur Bulldogs closed out the home season with a meaningful Senior Night victory, then carried that momentum into a dominant regional tournament run, capturing the championship in convincing fashion under firstyear head coach Denton Miller.
Sulphur (29-6) rebounded from a late-season skid—dropping three straight, including two to top-ranked Tuttle Tigers—by rattling off four consecutive wins when it mattered most.
Senior Night Send-Off On Monday, April 27, the Bulldogs honored their seniors with a 10-4 win over Noble Bears. It was a balanced performance, highlighted by a strong showing from the pitching staff and a relentless offensive attack.
Bridge Barrett, Traber Sartors, Lucas Mitchell, andAiden Graves combined to limit Noble to just three hits while striking out eight. Despite issuing six walks, the Bulldogs kept the Bears in check throughout.
At the plate, Sulphur’s lineup delivered. Carter Cole went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, Drake Wood finished a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs, and Maddax Mobly added three hits and scored three runs.
Colton Cole provided the biggest swing of the night, launching a three-run home run to cap the Senior Night celebration.
They ended the regular season in a narrow, 4-3 loss at Kingston on Monday.
Regional Tournament Dominance Sulphur carried that energy into the regional tournament, overwhelming its opponents with both pitching and power.
Sulphur’s Carter Cole goes over the fence on the first pitch of the regional against Kingfisher last Thursday. Cole went on to hit two more home runs in that run-rule win. PHOTO BY BLAKE SEALE
Sulphur senior baseball players played their final regular season home game on Monday, April 27, beating Noble, 10-4 on senior night. They are, from left, Bridge Barrett, Noah Heitland, Maddax Mobly, Kale Brakefield, Jayden McClure, Colten Cole, and head coach Denton Miller.
Regional Win
The Bulldogs opened with an 11-1 victory over Madill Wildcats on Wednesday, April 29. Lucas Mitchell tossed a complete game, allowing just three hits and one earned run while striking out 11 without issuing a walk. Offensively, Carter Cole nearly hit for the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a home run, triple, and four RBIs.
Later that day, Sulphur rolled past Kingfisher Yellowjackets, 11-1, in a run-rule shortened contest. Michael Morris was efficient on the mound, throwing just 55 pitches over five innings while allowing one run and striking out six.
A six-run third inning broke the game open. Carter Cole crushed a three-run homer to right field, Drake Wood added a solo shot, and Colton Cole blasted a two-run home run to left as the Bulldogs’ bats erupted.
Sulphur sealed the regional title on Thursday, April 30, with a 13-2 win over Kingfisher. Drake Wood dominated on the mound, allowing just one hit and no earned runs while striking out four. Meanwhile, Carter Cole delivered a historic performance, going 3-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBIs.
“The entire team is back to competing at a high level at the plate,” Miller said. “Through the regional tournament alone, the team batting average is .424 with 28 hits and 32 RBIs.”
Eyes On State
With the regional championship secured, the Bulldogs now turn their attention to the area tournament. Following a regular- season finale at Kingston, Sulphur will travel to face Lone Grove Longhorns in a best-ofthree series.
Ranked ninth in the 16-team bracket, Sulphur faces a tough draw against No. 8 Lone Grove, with the winner advancing to the state tournament. Games are scheduled for Thursday at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m., with an if-necessary game Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Riding a wave of momentum and offensive firepower, the Bulldogs appear poised to keep their postseason run alive.
The Sulphur Bulldogs celebrate lastThursday after beating Kingfisher to win the regional baseball title. PHOTO BY BLAKE SEALE
